Author: Linda Reimer

Local History Photos & Newspaper: October 11, 2024

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the Local History Photos of the Week!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays; and the next post will be posted on Friday, October 18, 2024.

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Local History Photo 1: The Old Indian Monument in Painted Post, N.Y. (circa early 1900s)

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Local History Photo 2: Horse & Carriage Ride on Southside Hill, Corning, N.Y. (circa 1900)

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Local History Photo 3: Market Street, Corning, N.Y. (circa early 1900s)

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1924.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | October 11, 1924

The Evening Leader, October 18, 1924Download

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Enjoy the photos and be well everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Library Local History/Creation Station Resources:
At the library you can scan your photos and slides to create digital family albums and slideshows; and even use one of the Circut machines, and other Creation Station equipment, to help you create a special paper family history album.

Also of note, we have local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and Corning Daily Journal, on microfilm from 1840 to the present — so you can visit the library and research local history and your family tree if you wish!

Steuben County Museum Trail Next Weekend, October 19 & 20!

Linda Reimer , , , , , ,

Hi everyone, just a quick FYI post, for all those local history lovers out there!

Steuben County Historian Griffin Bates and The Steuben County Historical Society are sponsoring a Museum Trail next weekend. The Museum Trail consists of the 22 museums in Steuben County, and you are urged to visit as many as you can during the weekend of October 19 – 20, and to enjoy restaurants recommended in the region, which are found in the Museum Trail Guide.

Time/Date of Museum Trail:  

Saturday, Oct. 19 | 10am – 5pm

Sunday, Oct. 20 | 12 – 5pm

The trail guide includes a map, information on all the museums on the trail and a listing of nearby recommended restaurants. You can access a PDF version here:

MUSEUM TRAIL 4.25×5.5 – FINAL 7-11-24Download

Print versions of the Museum Trail guides and maps may also be picked up at The Southeast Steuben County Library.

If you love history and are looking for something to do next weekend – check it out!

For more information check out the Steuben County Historian page, on the Steuben County website found here:  https://www.steubencountyny.gov/190/Historian

And the Steuben County Historical Society site, found here: https://www.steubenhistoricalsociety.org/

Have a great day,

Linda

Local History Photos & Newspaper: October 11, 2024

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the Local History Photos of the Week!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays; and the next post will be up on Friday, October 11, 2024.

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Local History Photo 1: Market Street, Corning, N.Y. (Circa Early 1900s)

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Local History Photo 2: Railroad Yard (c. Early 20th Century)

This is an interesting photo for several reasons; first, it shows and old railway station in Corning and second, is the location of the station – where Wegmans in Corning is now! Very cool!

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Local History Photo 3: The Old Old Corning Hospital (c. Early 20th Century)

Our final photo for this week shows what we might call the “old, old” Corning Hospital. The building was located in the same area as the Corning Hospital that was located across Denison Parkway from the Corning City Hall and was eventually torn down and another building built to house the hospital in the same block; the newer building was recently torn down and replaced with an apartment complex; while Corning Hospital was re-located to an area outside the city.

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1924.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | October 4, 1924

The Evening Leader, October 4, 1924Download

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Enjoy the photos and be well everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Library Local History/Creation Station Resources:
At the library you can scan your photos and slides to create digital family albums and slideshows; and even use one of the Circut machines, and other Creation Station equipment, to help you create a special paper family history album.

Also of note, we have local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and Corning Daily Journal, on microfilm from 1840 to the present — so you can visit the library and research local history and your family tree if you wish!

Upcoming Local History Program At Library: Presented by Dr. Edward Mainzer Based On His Book Architecture Patronage, Historic Preservation, and Urban Renewal in Corning, NY, 1950-2000

Linda Reimer

Hi everyone, just a heads up about a cool program coming to the library in November. Dr. Edward Mainzer will offer a presentation based on his book Architecture Patronage, Historic Preservation, and Urban Renewal in Corning, NY, 1950-2000. The book itself is very cool! You can request a copy to peruse if via StarCat: https://starcat.stls.org/ , call the library to place a hold at 607-936-3713, or drop by the library to see the copy we keep in the local history room.

Registration is not required for this program – simply join us!

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And if you’d like to know more about the book, for informational purposes, I have included the following Leader article from earlier this year:

Book highlights Corning’s unique historic preservation, The Leader 9 12 24Download

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Have a great day,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

Local History Photos & Newspaper: September 27, 2024

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the Local History Photos of the Week!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays; and the next post will be out on Friday, October 4, 2024.

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Local History Photo 1: Market Street, Corning, N.Y. (circa late 1800s)

Our first photo of the week shows Market Street in Corning in the old horse and buggy days!

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Local History Photo 2: Also Market Street, Corning, N.Y. (circa 1920s)

Our second photo shows Market Street in Corning at later date than the first; this time in the early twentieth century.

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Local History Photo 3: Market Street, Corning, N.Y. (circa late 1800s)

And our final photo for the week also shows Market Street in Corning, circa late 1800s. Note the long gone Dickinson House on the right, the white building located in the area that now features the Baron Steuben building in Corning.

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1924.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | September 27, 2024

1924.09.27 The Evening Leader, Corning, N.YDownload

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Enjoy the photos and be well everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Library Local History/Creation Station Resources:
At the library you can scan your photos and slides to create digital family albums and slideshows; and even use one of the Circut machines, and other Creation Station equipment, to help you create a special paper family history album.

Also of note, we have local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and Corning Daily Journal, on microfilm from 1840 to the present — so you can visit the library and research local history and your family tree if you wish!

Local History Photos & Newspaper: September 20, 2024

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the Local History Photos of the Week!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays; and the next post will be up on Friday, September 27, 2024.

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Local History Photo 1: Pine Street Square, Corning, N.Y. (Circa early 1900s)

Our first photo for this week shows what was then Pine Street Square, and is now Centerway Square.

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Local History Photo 2: Market Street, Corning, N.Y. (c. late 1800s)

Our second photo for this week shows Market Street decorated for a patriotic event, perhaps a parade; in the late 1800s.

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Local History Photo 3: The Old City Club Building, Corning, N.Y. (1926)

And our final photo for this week, shows what was then the old City Club Building on the corner of First and Pine Streets in Corning, in the aftermath of a fire that occurred in May 1926. The building was subsequently repaired and remodeled and opened as the World War Memorial Library on Memorial Day 1930. Today the building houses apartments.

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1924.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | September 20, 1924

1924.09.20 The Evening Leader, Corning, N.YDownload

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Enjoy the photos and be well everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Library Local History/Creation Station Resources:
At the library you can scan your photos and slides to create digital family albums and slideshows; and even use one of the Circut machines, and other Creation Station equipment, to help you create a special paper family history album.

Also of note, we have local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and Corning Daily Journal, on microfilm from 1840 to the present — so you can visit the library and research local history and your family tree if you wish!

Local History Photos & Newspaper: September 13, 2024

Linda Reimer , , , , , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the Local History Photos of the Week!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays; and the next post will be up on September 20, 2024.

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Local History Photo 1: Lumber Yard

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Local History Photo 2: Local Lumber Industry Photo 2

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Local History Photo 3: Local Lumber Industry Photo 2

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1924.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | January 13, 2024

1924.09.13 The Evening LeaderDownload

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Enjoy the photos and be well everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Library Local History/Creation Station Resources:
At the library you can scan your photos and slides to create digital family albums and slideshows; and even use one of the Circut machines, and other Creation Station equipment, to help you create a special paper family history album.

Also of note, we have local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and Corning Daily Journal, on microfilm from 1840 to the present — so you can visit the library and research local history and your family tree if you wish!

City of Corning Centennial Celebrations On This Day In 1948 

Linda Reimer , , , , , , , , , , ,

Hi everyone, while I was researching something completely different, I came across multiple articles, and even whole sections of The Evening Leader that focus on the history of Corning; on the occasion of the formal centennial celebrations for the city, held on September 11, 1948.

Corning became a village in July 1848; and a city on March 20, 1890. (Dimitroff & Janes, 1991)

And I believe the reason the centennial celebrations for Corning were held in September, instead of July 1948; is due to the fact that the long-awaited opening of the World War Memorial Stadium was scheduled for September of that year; and that opening was a bid deal! It even included a visit by victorious general and future president, Dwight D. Eisenhower.

So, I thought we could celebrate Corning’s birthday today too – Happy 176th Birthday Corning! ! Or a belated Happy 176th Birthday, if you want to go with the July date!

And The Leader had some great local history related articles to celebrate the centennial over three sections; all three sections are included in this post, along with a few articles from The Corning Journal and Daily Democrat, that offer a bit of info on the passage of the city charter in 1890.

Enjoy!

Linda

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The Corning City Charter Bill, The Corning Journal, March 20, 1890

1890.03.20 Corning City Charter Bill, The Corning Journal p3Download

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City Charter Passed, Part 1 Top Part of Page, The Corning Journal, March 27, 1890

You’ll find the article on the passage of the city charter in column two just under the sections on the City Convention & CAUCUSES.

And the reason I’ve posted the page in two parts is because some of the microfilm for older newspapers, like issues of the Corning Journal from 1890, is in an overlarge format by modern standards and it doesn’t fit one one page.

1890.03.27 City Charter Passed, The Corning Journal Part 1 Top of PageDownload

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City Charter Passed, Part 2 Bottom Half of Page, The Corning Journal, March 27, 1890

1890.03.27 City Charter Passed, The Corning Journal Part 2 Bottom Half of PageDownload

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Celebrate Corning Now A City!

Special Edition, Corning Daily Democrat, March 21, 1890

1890.03.21 Celebrate Corning Now A City! C.D. Democrat Special EditionDownload

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The Evening Leader Centennial Edition, September 11, 1948

1948.09.11 Centennial Edition 1848, The Evening LeaderDownload

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The Evening Leader Centennial Edition, Section 2, September 11, 1948

1948.09.11 The Leader Centennial Edition, Section 2Download

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The Evening Leader Centennial Edition, Section 3, September 11, 1948

1948.09.11 The Leader Centennial Edition, Section 3Download

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Works Cited

Dimitroff, T. P., & Janes, L. S. (1976). History of the Corning-Painted Post Area.

Local History Photos & Newspaper: September 6, 2024

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the Local History Photos of the Week!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays; and the next post will be published on Friday, September 13, 2024.

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Local History Photo 1: Gathering Hay In The Finger Lakes

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Local History Photo 2: Postcard of The Wing & Bostwick Store, Corning, N.Y.

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Local History Photo 3:  Postcard of Pine Street and Erie Avenue (now Denison Parkway) looking South, Corning N.Y.

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1924.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | September 6, 2024

1924.09.06 The Evening LeaderDownload

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Enjoy the photos and be well everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Library Local History/Creation Station Resources:
At the library you can scan your photos and slides to create digital family albums and slideshows; and even use one of the Circut machines, and other Creation Station equipment, to help you create a special paper family history album.

Also of note, we have local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and Corning Daily Journal, on microfilm from 1840 to the present — so you can visit the library and research local history and your family tree if you wish!

Special Local History Post: On The History Of The Jewish Community In Corning

Linda Reimer , , , , ,

Hi everyone, we are most fortunate at the library, to have received a neat research paper for our collection that offers a look at the history of both the local Jewish community and the related Beth Israel Congregation of Corning.

The paper, titled A History of the Beth Israel Congregation of Corning, New York, was written by local historian Austin Reid, who gave us the following description of his work, specifically for this special local history post:

“This work highlights key milestones in Beth Israel’s history, including the establishment of the congregation, the changing community members, and the contributions made by Beth Israel’s members to Corning’s civic life. This history also explores the challenges faced by Corning’s Jewish community, such as sustaining membership and adapting to changing demographics over the decades. While Beth Israel disbanded by 2000, as of 2024, a Jewish presence remains in Corning. Though modest in size, Corning’s Jewish community has made significant contributions to the history of Steuben County.” — Austin David Reid

While we were discussing his paper, Mr. Reid mentioned that he was inspired to investigate the history of the Beth Israel Congregation by an article he found online titled What it’s like to be a Jewish teenager in a small town right now by Leila Ianovici; and I’ve included a link to that article here: https://www.jta.org/2023/12/18/united-states/what-its-like-to-be-a-jewish-teenager-in-a-small-town-right-now

A copy of Mr. Reid’s research paper will shortly be added to our local history collection.

And in the meantime, Mr. Reid has graciously agreed to allow us to offer public access to his paper, which you can read here:

A History of the Beth Israel Congregation of Corning, New YorkDownload

A big thank you goes out to Mr. Reid for thinking of the library in donating a copy of his research! (Thank you, Mr. Reid!!)

Have a great day everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL